Port of Forcados Oil Terminal (NGFOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Forcados Oil Terminal (UN/LOCODE NGFOR) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. It sits at 5.1667° N, 5.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bight of Benin; Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Forcados Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Forcados Oil Terminal located?
Port of Forcados Oil Terminal is a seaport located in Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin. Its coordinates are 5.1667° N, 5.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Forcados Oil Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Forcados Oil Terminal is NGFOR — country code NG, location code FOR.
How deep is Port of Forcados Oil Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Forcados Oil Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Forcados Oil Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Forcados Oil Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Forcados Oil Terminal?
Port of Forcados Oil Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Forcados Oil Terminal have?
Port of Forcados Oil Terminal is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Forcados Oil Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46161), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →